Stephanie Weatherley, BACP

Stephanie Weatherley is a down-to-earth and approachable counsellor who combines warmth with practical clinical skill. She creates a nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions and relationships without judgment, and she places each person at the centre of the therapeutic process. Born in the south of England and now based in Northumberland, Stephanie appreciates the calming influence of the coast and often enjoys walking her dogs on the beach, sea swimming, arts and crafts, and visiting the gym with good humour.

Stephanie practices an integrative counselling approach that is primarily person-centred while drawing on techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic work, Gestalt and transactional analysis. This blend allows her to tailor sessions to the individual - using practical problem-solving strategies, exploring underlying patterns, and supporting emotional processing as needed. Her style aims to identify issues, develop actionable steps and offer tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour so clients can work toward personal and professional goals.

She specialises in anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues and ADHD, and she has experience supporting adults and adolescents. Stephanie has particular experience with ADHD and autism and adapts sessions with skills and tools to address challenges such as time management, focus and relationship difficulties. She also has a deep understanding of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and PTSD and can work with grounding, visualisation and panic-management techniques to support stabilization and recovery.

In addition to her counselling practice, Stephanie has ten years of experience in the charity support sector providing helpline and counselling services. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates affiliation with the national professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Stephanie commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression and stress. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers structured techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also uses a person-centred approach that prioritises empathy, acceptance and the client’s own pace of change - creating space for exploration of identity, relationships and emotional needs. For clients with trauma, Stephanie employs grounding and visualisation methods to support safety, reduce dissociation and manage panic symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to determine what techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. She and the client review progress and adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules, energy levels and communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support from registered professionals and therapists regardless of location, while allowing sessions to be tailored to individual circumstances and daily life.